emancipationThe act or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions.
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The fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberation."The emancipation of slaves came after a long and difficult struggle."
suffrageThe right to vote in political elections.
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The right to vote in political elections."They were fighting for suffrage and equality."
prejudicePreconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
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Preconceived opinion not based on reason or experience."Her arrest was an act of prejudice by the police."
discriminationThe unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
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The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex."He was a victim of racial discrimination."
negroA term used historically to describe people of Black African descent.
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A member of a dark-skinned group of peoples originally native to Africa south of the Sahara."The term 'negro' is now largely historical or poetic."
enfranchisementThe giving of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.
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The giving of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote."The enfranchisement of women was a turning point in history."
oppressionThe state of being subject to unjust treatment or control.
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Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control."The oppression faced by the community was severe."
disfranchisementThe state of being deprived of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.
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The revocation of the right of suffrage of a person or group of people."The disfranchisement of the minority groups was a grave injustice."
segregationThe action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.
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The action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things."Racial segregation was practiced in parts of the United States until the late 1960s."
exploitationThe action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
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The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work."The workers were victims of severe exploitation."